July for Lincoln WI was a talk about codes in knitting, not how to decode knitting patterns, but how knitting, or other crafts, can contain secret messages. Local textile artist Polly Lancaster, brought her knitting machine as well as her scarves, millinery and other artwork. Polly spoke about having an emotional connection with clothing, and … Continue reading To Knit, Or Not to Knit?
Domestic Soldiers – June 2025
June 25 meeting - Elaine talking about domestic soldiers in Lincolnshire during the Second World War
Christmas Market and Carol Concert
December was a busy month for Lincoln WI, not only did we have our December meeting, but we collaborated with the City of Lincoln Brass Band (COLB) in a charity concert. Our Craft Market was great fun, with members having the opportunity to do some Christmas crafting as well as buy some artisan Christmas presents. … Continue reading Christmas Market and Carol Concert
Canal and River Trust Talk & Steampunk Cakes
Lincoln WI had a very busy end of August, start of September. Over the August Bank Holiday we held our annual cake sale in St Mary Magdalene in the Bail, hosting those attending the Steampunk Festival. Our bakers turned out a great array of cakes from the crowd pleasing coffee and walnut to the more … Continue reading Canal and River Trust Talk & Steampunk Cakes
Dentis-tree in May
May 2024's meeting was (as usual) intended to be a debate on the resolutions, however, this year's resolution was not particularly controversial (some might say toothless) about the lack of NHS dental provision. Therefore the committee decided to invite local environmental groups so members could see what opportunities there are to be involved around the … Continue reading Dentis-tree in May
Birthday Pompom Fun
In October we invited local dance school Go Dance to take us through our paces doing cheer-leading. Helen came with a huge bag of pompoms and all the moves! Even injured Secretary Lara picked up a pompom and shook her stuff. We learnt various positions and then put them together to create a routine. We … Continue reading Birthday Pompom Fun
Lincolnshire Show 2023
The annual Lincolnshire Show is always a highlight for WI crafting, unfortunately this year we were unable to put in a group entry. But did manage to make the President's reception where there was an exclusive peak at the show entries. This year's theme was centred on the Coronation, 'The Jewel in the Crown' as … Continue reading Lincolnshire Show 2023
Pride, Cake Sales & Poppies
It's been so busy we've neglected to update the blog! September finished with the annual Lincoln Pride event, which saw us wheel out the Human Fruit Machine - whilst much derided on the Archers - it attracted many to our stall, or that may have been the free Rainbow Drops. President Lucy went as a … Continue reading Pride, Cake Sales & Poppies
sTEAmPunk
The August Bank Holiday was the annual Asylum Steampunk festival centred in the Bail in Lincoln. For the second year the Lincoln WI took over St Mary Magdalene's church serving tea (and coffee and juice) to thirsty Steampunk-ers and raising money for local charities. Enthusiastic members of the WI got into the spirit and came … Continue reading sTEAmPunk
The Lincoln WI 